We are pleased to announce that a new item “Snowflakes” will be available at our retail and online shop from October 31, 2018.

This 100 % tin plate is designed by the pattern which is formed by placing one kind of geometric shape. Seven small dimples make them ideal for serving nuts, olives, candy or accessories; their fluctuate pattern adds a bit of cheer to any tabletop.

This item is designed by a Taiwanese designer Ching-Ke Lin and manufactured by Nousaku under a joint project between Toyama Design Center and Taiwan Design Center.

We are pleased to announce that following tumbler and beer cup will be available at FACTORY SHOP and online shop as the second release of “so-en” series.

“so-en” series shares not only the shape but also the brand itself, making a common shape “double circle” item of different materials (tin, glass and ceramic). We hope you to enjoy the difference of the appearance and property of each material.

We are pleased to announce that “so-en” series has been newly released and following three items are available at our retail and online shop from February 14, 2018.

“so-en” is a brand under the concept making a common shape “double circle” item of different materials. For the first release, glass ones by SUGAHARA GLASSWORKS INC. and ceramic ones by NAGAE co., ltd. were made as well as metal ones by NOUSAKU.

Japanese word of circle “En” also has the meaning of “chance” or “luck” in Japan. This series was designed under our wish for you to have many chances and lucks.

We are pleased to announce that the limited items for this spring will be available at our retail and online shops from February 21st, 2018. These items are in the motif of cherry blossom and best for your spring gift.

We would like to announce that we will be close as below for winter holidays in Japan. For inquiries and orders received within the period, we will be back to you as soon as possible after our return to work.

Celebrating the new year 2018, we will release lucky bags full of valuable items, not only popular tablewares but also limited items at FACTORY SHOP. We have two kinds of the bag, “Take” at JPY 10,800 and “Matsu” at JPY 21,600 (including tax). In addition, “Hatsuyume” at JPY 32,400 is also available only at Nihombashi Mitukoshi shop and Hankyu Umeda shop.

These bags will be for sale at all our retail shops in Japan on the first opening day in the new year (refer to the following schedule). And advance orders are now available at our online shop and will be shipped after January 4th, 2018.

The number of the bags is limited. Please do not miss this opportunity! For more details, please ask our staff at each shop.

We are pleased to announce that the following limited items for new year are now available at our retail and online shops in Japan.

Tin 100% chopsticks and sake cups which have each of Chinese characters “萬福無極 (manfuku-mukyoku)” written by Mr. Shogo Kuroda, a Japanese calligrapher in Takaoka-city. This word means “unlimited happiness” and used to wish happy life.

Taking after a fan-shaped lacquer plate by NOSAKU, lacquerwares shop in Kanazawa, we made tin fan-shaped plate. The sand texture made by casting enhances its beautiful form, which has been evolved in long history. Fan is said to have the meaning of “prosperity” in Japan since it widens toward the end when opened.

We are pleased to announce that 100 % tin items collaborating with FINAL FANTASY, a popular roll-playing-game, have just released on December 1st, 2017 (only available in Japan). Celebrating the release of “DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT” and 30th anniversary of “FINAL FANTASY”, this series was produced in collaboration with SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. and LIVES Inc. to tell Japanese culture and crafts to the world. We would like many FF fans to have new surprise and enjoyment with our “bendable” item.

As the first release, advance orders of the following items have been taken from December 1st, 2017. (The second release is also scheduled. Please do not miss the follow-up information.)

The latest item of our Oriental Zodiac series, Dog, will be priorly released on October 18, 2017 at our retail shops including Taipei Marriott Hotel shop, and online shop.

This sake cup series was launched in 2010, and the animal of 2018, dog is the 9th animal starting from Tiger. Dog has meanings of “safe delivery, safety, protection, loyalty and devotion” since it is faithful animal and has associated with humans from long ago.

Although it is designed as a sake cup, you can also enjoy it as a table accessory or an interior object. Each animal comes in 2 types, 100% pure tin and with gold leaf applied inside.

We are pleased to announce that the limited editions in this autumn will be exclusively available at our retail and online shops in Japan. From the old days in Japan, people has enjoyed waxing moon and admired the full moon in autumn season known as Tsukimi, a moon-viewing celebration, drinking sake and having good food. These limited items will surely enhance the enjoyment of Tsukimi. Please have pleasant times with your dearest in the long autumn evenings. All of us at NOUSAKU look forward to your visit.

We are pleased to announce that the limited edition: “Wind bell – the Milky Way” will be available at our retail and online shops in Japan from June 14th. “Tanabata” known as “The Star Festival” is celebrated in July, to commemorate the romantic story of two lovers represented by the stars Vega and Altair. According to a legend, the Milky Way separates these lovers, and they are allowed to across the Milky Way and meet each other only once a year on the evening of July 7th. Two separate slips are becoming one and it express the story of two lovers. Please enjoy the twinkle sound floating in the breeze while imaging the beautiful starlit sky.

On sales: June 14thPrice: JPY 5,724 (incl. tax)

This is a limited supply item. Kindly contact each shop for the availability. All of us at NOUSAKU look forward to your visit.

Limited edition in this summer: Beer cup – “Cracked Ice”

Following last year, we are pleased to announce that the limited edition: beer cup – “Cracked Ice” will be available at our retail and online shops from May 10th. Different from casting surface, it is given a special vibration finishing which enables us to enjoy the shimmering glitter texture. With its cool-looking surface, the cup will be definitely perfect for a summer gift.